KCSU Music podcast

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Hailing from Austin, Texas, Grocery Bag is a ragtag group consisting of Bella Martinez, Jimmy Mercado, Dillon Aitala, and Logan Kerman. Each member had a unique upbringing with music: Martinez played in bands or various genres, including a church band; Aitala picked up guitar in high school and kept at it after COVID-19 hit; Mercado's dad played drums while he was growing up, so he picked up a pair of drumsticks; and Kerman's mother threw a guitar into his lap when he was just 2 years old, sparking a new passion. Mercado and Aitala went to high school together, Mercado being a part of multiple bands at the same time while Aitala admired from the sidelines, wanting to join in. The two met Martinez and Kerman through some of Mercado's projects; Martinez booked a show and didn't have a band, so she asked the other three to hop in. Martinez's father has a bunch of vintage signs in his garage, and when the band played a house show at his house, Martinez looked up at a sign that said "Grocery Bag", and the rest is history. Grocery Bag have been best friends forever, hanging out every day when Aitala and Mercado were still in high school, driving around to malls and guitar stores. They pen nonsense lyrics and emphasize on the guitar riff as their basis for songs. They opened for Psychedelic Porn Crumpets April 28th at The Aggie Theatre, and their next show is at Third Man Records Cass Corridor on May 18th.…

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"We Were Made For This Show": Dynamic Duo Hot Boyz Opening for Soulja Boy, Making Music Completely Their Own 33:11

18 days ago33:11

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"Hot Boyz" is a duo hip hop/rap group consisting of DvNeHppy and JG. DvNeHppy hails from southern Louisiana and JG from Denver, the two meeting when they "opened" for rapper Twista in 2022; Twista was a no show, so the two performed anyway and were dazzled by each other's sets. The two began collaborating not long after, even starting their own respective production companies all the while: W.O.A.H Network by DvNe, and Prolific Posse by JG. Hot Boyz is always trying new things and making their money's worth as independent artists. They want to make music that they want to listen to, and if they gain an audience through that, it's just a bonus. Hot Boyz works hard at the events they play at, saying they're like art curations, providing people with experience they won't forget. They find inspiration from artists like Childish Gambino, KAYTRANADA, Potatohead People, Kendrick Lamar, and many more artists. Opening for their first sold-out show with Soulja Boy on April 17th, DvNeHppy and JG are prepared to show you what they can do. Hot Boyz will also play at FoCoMX at Wolverine Farm at 11pm on April 18th, and are playing The Black Buzzard in Denver on May 23rd.…

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Franz Ferdinand and Telescreens rock Boulder Theatre to its core on April Fool’s Day 2:01

22 days ago2:01

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https://kcsufm.com/2025/04/franz-ferdinand-and-telescreens-rock-boulder-theatre-to-its-core-on-april-fools-day/

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FOOLS FEST '25: "Loud Was Always In Our Veins", Slag Praises the DIY Scene 10:44

5 weeks ago10:44

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Fools Fest is KCSU's annual punk festival, always set to happen around April Fools Day! Every year, KCSU gathers local punk and punk-adjacent bands to play on Colorado State University's campus, creating a unique and exciting event for all to enjoy. KCSU's music directors, Mia Templien and Ria Janapati, had the opportunity to sit down with a few of the bands performing for some in-depth interviews. Slag got their name from an unhoused man repeating the word "slag" as he walked by Clay Childress at The Atrium; after having a conversation with him, Childress decided it was fate. This spacey/shoe gaze/noise rock/indie band consists of twins Clay and Coleman Childress, Caleb Shaver, and Andrew Jussila. Much of their inspiration comes from the DIY scene, with bands like Duster, Fugazi, and Built To Spill being some of their favorites. Slag's next show will be at the FoCoMX music festival at the Art Lab at 8pm on 4/19.…

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FOOLS FEST '25: Dry Ice May Not Play Their "Limp Biskit Nickelback-Core" Music as a Prank 10:13

5 weeks ago10:13

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Fools Fest is KCSU's annual punk festival, always set to happen around April Fools Day! Every year, KCSU gathers local punk and punk-adjacent bands to play on Colorado State University's campus, creating a unique and exciting event for all to enjoy. KCSU's music directors, Mia Templien and Ria Janapati, had the opportunity to sit down with a few of the bands performing for some in-depth interviews. Dry Ice is a project that started when Pierre Booth and Ethan Rovno were in high school; Booth watched "School Of Rock" and was hooked instantly. Mazzy Madeira and Catherine joined a few years ago, making the band what it is today. Dry Ice is described with a wide variety of genres, but the ones that stick out are riot grrrl, punk, and "Limp Biskit Nickelback-Core". Many of their inspirations include bands in metal and punk bands like Hole and Destiny Bond, a local band from Denver. Dry Ice is going on an East Coast tour starting in May, and has new music coming out soon!…

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FOOLS FEST '25: College Kids Just Wanting To Play Music, Snow Day Knows Too Many Good Pranks 10:14

5 weeks ago10:14

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Fools Fest is KCSU's annual punk festival, always set to happen around April Fools Day! Every year, KCSU gathers local punk and punk-adjacent bands to play on Colorado State University's campus, creating a unique and exciting event for all to enjoy. KCSU's music directors, Mia Templien and Ria Janapati, had the opportunity to sit down with a few of the bands performing for some in-depth interviews. The amalgamation of kids wanting to play in a band but not finding the right people is what created Snow Day. Consisting of Grace Murch, Jack DeStefano, Kenny Barnes, and Bradley Brungardt, Snow Day is a hodgepodge of alternative rock, punk, noise rock, and much more. Murch had never played bass before, DeStefano snagged Barned from Denver, and Brungardt got a call from Snow Day's old drummer, asking him to fill in. They find inspiration in bands like Sonic Youth, Nettspend, and Xaviersobased, and are ready to rock CSU's socks off!…

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FOOLS FEST '25: Choam Nomsky Knows Karate and Wants To Catch People in a Giant Mousetrap 5:53

5 weeks ago5:53

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Fools Fest is KCSU's annual punk festival, always set to happen around April Fools Day! Every year, KCSU gathers local punk and punk-adjacent bands to play on Colorado State University's campus, creating a unique and exciting event for all to enjoy. KCSU's music directors, Mia Templien and Ria Janapati, had the opportunity to sit down with a few of the bands performing for some in-depth interviews. Getting their name from their the anarchist Noam Chomsky, Choam Nomsky consists of Joe Wing, Jaden Auer, and Hank Hatten. Since middle school, Wing and Auer have dreamed of being in a band, and when they found Hatten, also the bassist for local band Major Flavor, their dreams started to become reality. Getting inspiration from the hair metal genre and Bon Jovi, Choam Nomsky's post-punk/hardcore sound is set to debut five to seven new songs at Fools Fest.…

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FOOLS FEST '25: "A Country Band Plumb Gone Wrong", Plastic Forearm Loves Kelly Clarkson and Yelling in Record Stores 7:56

5 weeks ago7:56

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Fools Fest is KCSU's annual punk festival, always set to happen around April Fools Day! Every year, KCSU gathers local punk and punk-adjacent bands to play on Colorado State University's campus, creating a unique and exciting event for all to enjoy. KCSU's music directors, Mia Templien and Ria Janapati, had the opportunity to sit down with a few of the bands performing for some in-depth interviews. Plastic Forearm started in the middle of a record store in Orlando, Florida; Boone "Mud" Gonzales found R Cooper Long through the odd method of asking everyone in the store if they play music. Not long after, the pair opened Casey Taylor Brock's old band, and they all decided to stick together. Moving to Colorado on terms of fate, Plastic Forearm is a high-energy dynamic trio, or "a country band plumb gone wrong". They find inspiration in noise rock and free jazz, but also finds their variety from artists like Frankie Cosmos and The Dead Milkmen. Their debut album "Plastic Forearm Loves The Earth" is set to drop on April 25th, 2025, with their album release show on April 26th at the Swing Station in Laporte.…

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Are the Music Directors Oracles? Mia and Ria's Recent Spins and What They Got Right About The Grammys 29:39

11 weeks ago29:39

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Happy Valentine's Day from the KCSU Music Directors! Mia and Ria break down their recent favorites in music, including trip hop bands like Massive, Portishead, and Wagon Christ, other artists like Blondie, FKA twigs, Leonard Cohen, and, of course, Talking Heads. The two then move on to the results of the 67th Grammy Awards, sharing their excitement and disappointment for who won. They celebrate Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us", Beyonce's first win in Album of the Year, Chappell Roan winning Best New Artist, and Doechii getting Best Rap Album. Ria shares some hot takes about Best Remixed Recording and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Mia independently cheers for The Beatles' win for Best Rock Performance.…

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~The More You Know~: DJ-Athon Repeat Spins and Grammy Predictions, Mia and Ria's Infinite Music Knowledge 30:07

24 weeks ago30:07

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Happy November from KCSU's Music Directors! For this podcast, Mia and Ria reflect about DJ-Athon, KCSU's biannual fundraiser, and which songs DJs were playing the most; some artists include Charli xcx, Magdalena Bay, Chappell Roan, Billy Joel, and A Tribe Called Quest. The two flex their music knowledge regarding the connection between Blondie and Fab 5 Freddy, and Talking Heads records. Then they look over the 67th Grammy Awards and made predictions for multiple categories, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, and much more.…

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Frayne Vibez Talks "Taking it Easy" and Provides the Vibez to KCSU 14:50

28 weeks ago14:50

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Euan Peart, KCSU's Station Manager, got the opportunity to chat with R&B pop artist Frayne Vibez before his show at Washington's on Friday, October 18th as one of Lupe Fiasco's opening acts on his Samurai tour. In an interview focused on Vibez' career and experience as an young artist, the two talk about Frayne's musical inspirations, including Joji and Don Toliver, his favorite parts of the tour, and Spider-Man. Find Frayne Vibez new single 'Take it Easy' on all streaming platforms and find him on socials @fraynevibez. Listen to more KCSU podcasts and interviews on kcsufm.com, our Spotify at KCSUFM, and anywhere else you find podcasts.…

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Mia and Ria Bring You Spooky Music: Halloween Movie Soundtrack Classics, Eerie New Wave, and the Music Directors' First Podcast Together 29:45

29 weeks ago29:45

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KCSU’s Music Directors Mia Templien and Ritika/Ria Janapati know good music. Whether it be 70s folk rock or experimental pop, Mia and Ria are in the crowd dancing along. Their podcast navigates their wide variety of taste and how music from decades past is still relevant today. Join them during their journey in the music department here at KCSU. Happy October, and happy almost Halloween! The KCSU Music Directors are ecstatic to be beginning their podcast for the 2024-25 school year, and they decided with autumn sneaking in, it's time for some spooky music recommendations. Mia and Ria breakdown some of their favorite Halloween/eerie music and soundtracks they've loved over the years, including Chyna Anne McClain, Oingo Boingo, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Silence of the Lambs.…

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Speed Run Interview with Sitting On Stacy, Alternative Rock Friends Since High School 12:28

33 weeks ago12:28

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Currently on tour with Sublime and Rome, Sitting On Stacy hopped into KCSU's studio for an on-air interview with local music director Riley Hilbert.

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"A Folk alt-j", Eli Waltz Pulls Inspiration from Traditional Chinese Music and Pens Meditative Lyrics 35:51

33 weeks ago35:51

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On September 7th, music directors Mia Templien and Ritika Janapati interviewed itinerant artist Eli Waltz before his show at The Roxy on Broadway in Denver. Waltz discusses his life on the road as a solo artist and his inspirations for his music.

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From Australia to Milwaukee, psychedelic rock and R&B bring danceability to KCSU 1:00:43

33 weeks ago1:00:43

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The folk girls dominate this week’s Gems: Adrianne Lenker, to Lizzy McAlpine, and Maggie Rogers 56:50

33 weeks ago56:50

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A Summer 24’ spins recap with Mia and Ria 1:00:00

33 weeks ago1:00:00

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Medium Build, Bob Vylan, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Bidding Ado to the Music Directors 35:24

1 year ago35:24

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Happy end of the school year! Jalen and Paris wrap up their time here at KCSU with an April recap.

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A Devastating Month of February: Natalie Joachim, Mannequin P*ssy, Middle Satyr, The Last Dinner Party 29:36

1 year ago29:36

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KCSU’s Music Directors Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby are the destination for eccentric and eclectic music tastes within the CSU community. Their podcast maneuvers the world of music through their eyes including new releases, pop culture, interviewing other music connoisseurs, and the links that bring the two together <3. Come hang out and jam with KCSU’s hottest musical takes. Jalen and Paris are a bit late, but their February recap is here! Follow along their devastating journey of new music and favorite albums dropped.…

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Amy Parsons Finds Her Energy as a Guest DJ on 90.5 KCSU 15:45

1 year ago15:45

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Colorado State University President Amy Parsons is no stranger to music on campus, but going live on-air on CSU’s student-run radio station, 90.5 KCSU, is a first for the presidential bucket list. On Wednesday, March 6th, Parsons sat down with KCSU DJs Erin Fuller and Riley Hilbert to talk about her mission to bring live music back to CSU and take a nostalgia trip into her favorite campus classics.…

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THE GOBLIES: KCSU's Hot Takes About The 2024 Grammys 39:17

1 year ago39:17

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The Grammys have come and gone, but the music directors aren't convinced that they covered everything . Join Jalen and Paris as they recap the 2023 year in music and give their "Goblies" to artists and bands they appreciated.

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Megan Thee Stallion, SUPERB*TCH, glass beach, Courting, and a Sneak Peek into February 19:32

1 year ago19:32

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The music directors wish you a happy new year! Catch up with the music released in January with Jalen and Paris, and stick around towards the end for a sneak peek of what they'll be doing in February.

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Penelope Scott, Danny Brown, Jockstrap, Andre 3000, and Winding Down The Semester 31:23

1 year ago31:23

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Some unique music dropped in November, and the music directors are in the know! Join Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby as they recount the month in music and close out the fall semester.

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Hiromi, Sufjan Stevens, Sampha, Troye Sivan, and What The Music Directors Are Wearing For Halloween 28:04

2 years ago28:04

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KCSU’s Music Directors Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby are the destination for eccentric and eclectic music taste within the CSU community. Their podcast maneuvers the world of music through their eyes including new releases, pop culture, interviewing other music connoisseurs, and the links that bring the two together <3. Come hang out and jam with KCSU’s hottest musical takes. October has come and gone, but the music released will linger on for the rest of the year! Join the music directors as they chat about their favorite releases from October and hear what costumes they'll be pulling off for Halloween.…

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Earth Eater, Teezo Touchdown, Frankie and The Witch Fingers, Mitksi, and the Music Directors Black Country, New Road Concert Outing 27:16

2 years ago27:16

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KCSU’s Music Directors Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby are the destination for eccentric and eclectic music taste within the CSU community. Their podcast maneuvers the world of music through their eyes including new releases, pop culture, interviewing other music connoisseurs, and the links that bring the two together <3. Come hang out and jam with KCSU’s hottest musical takes. For their monthly podcast, music directors Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby sit down to recap music released in the month of September.…

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Gettin’ the Goose: A Preview of CSU’s Fall Concert Shenanigan 19:10

2 years ago19:10

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KCSU’s programming director Laura Andrews sits down with members of the improvisational indie-groove band Goose ahead of their upcoming concert at Colorado State University on October 7th, 2023. The band talks about their hidden Fort Collins upbringings, their two sold-out Red Rocks Ampitheater shows on October 5th and 6th, their musical influences and evolution, and plays some nature trivia while they’re at it. The upcoming Goose CSU concert, presented by CSUMarcom, AEG presents, the Music Business Collective, and KCSU is free to all CSU students. Additional general admission and VIP tickets are available for purchase through the band’s website. For more information about the show, visit CSU Source. https://source.colostate.edu/csu-hosting-goose-concert-on-campus-oct-7-free-tickets-available-to-students/…

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Battle of the Bands 2023 - Basement Baby: From Crowd to Stage 10:06

2 years ago10:06

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KCSU's Battle of the Bands is our annual local music festival that's hosted at CSU. Four bands face off and the audience gets to vote for who they liked best! The winners get a cash prize and a slot playing at CSU's Ramskellar. In this episode, Basement Baby tells a cryptic story about their name and how they want to spread their good vibes from the stage.…

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Battle of the Bands 2023 - Clementine: If Weezer Was Good 11:57

2 years ago11:57

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KCSU's Battle of the Bands is our annual local music festival that's hosted at CSU. Four bands face off and the audience gets to vote for who they liked best! The winners get a cash prize and a slot playing at CSU's Ramskellar. In this episode, Clementine talks how they came from the roof of the snack shack at Holiday Twin Drive-In to playing big gigs around Colorado.…

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Battle of the Bands 2023 - Bridge Renaissance: 9 Chord Wonders 12:45

2 years ago12:45

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KCSU's Battle of the Bands is our annual local music festival that's hosted at CSU. Four bands face off and the audience gets to vote for who they liked best! The winners get a cash prize and a slot playing at CSU's Ramskellar. In this episode, Bridge Renaissance chats about their jazz/indie/funk fusion sound and their constant evolution as a band.…

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Battle of the Bands 2023 - Stil Runnin: Energetic Blues Metal or Psychedelic Jungle Rock? 8:12

2 years ago8:12